Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice as Portugal leads Uzbekistan 5-0

Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals to help Portugal secure a 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan in their World Cup Group K match at NRG Stadium on June 23, 2026. This win follows a disappointing draw against DR Congo, reaffirming Portugal's position in the tournament. Ronaldo's first-half goals increased his World Cup total to ten, marking him as the only player to score in six different World Cups. Nuno Mendes, a Rafael Leão strike, and an own goal by Abduvohid Nematov contributed to the final score. Portugal aims to control the group as they continue their campaign.